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1. Govt Laboratory High School, Dhaka Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

Part A : Grammar (60 marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may

need to change the forms of some of the words. 1/2× 10=5 dearth premier enough in impoverish over the at about before

If you look wealthy or solvent (a) ⎯ to give a tip, there is no (b) ⎯ of trolley carriers at the emergency unit of the country's (c) ⎯ public hospital. But you will be in trouble if you are (d) ⎯ handcuffs or have an (e) ⎯ look written (f) ⎯ your face. When any patient carrying vehicle stops in front of any public hospital emergency unit, (g) ⎯ trolley men first glance (h) ⎯ the attires of the patient and his attendants to have an idea (i) ⎯ their financial status (j) ⎯ offering a trolley.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 The world's first malaria has (a) ⎯ recommended for use

(b) ⎯ Africa, bringing scientists (c) ⎯ step closer to preventing (d) ⎯ of thousands of deaths each year. It is (e) ⎯ that the Mosquiriz Jab, developed (f) ⎯ Glaxomithkline and the Melinda Gates Foundation, will help stem (g) ⎯ half a million malaria (h) ⎯ every year. More than 198 million people in sub-Saharan's Africa were (i) ⎯ by the disease in 2013 alone and 80 percent of those that die (j) ⎯ children under five.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Turkish fighter jets

marked after the first major cross-border clashes

The air raids against ISIS

bombed in another attack

ISIS members came positions of Islamic state jihadists inside Syria

Kurdish militants

were also detained

among almost 300 suspected extremists arrested in early morning raids.

The operations

were a dramatic hardening of Turkey's attitude towards the group.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. Use negative it needed. 1/2× 10=5

force travel address tell get allege claim give suffer visit

Hundreds of people across the country (a) ⎯ the National Identity Registration wing in the capital everyday for correction and renewal of their national identity (NID) cards but they (b) ⎯ due to the lack of decentralization of the service. Though the NID wing (c) ⎯ to have decentralized its services at the local level, people (d) ⎯ that they (e) ⎯ proper service at the local level. For any NID related services, they (f) ⎯ that it would take more than six months to (g) ⎯ their problems (h) ⎯. The situation (i) ⎯ people to visit the capital, often (j) ⎯ hundreds of miles for a simple correction.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 "It was never in doubt to me", Bolt said. "I was feeling

better through the runs and was running myself into

shape. The only worry I had was the fact I wasn't running sharp." I wasn't worried," he said of the 200m. "I knew I had to get through the 150 first and I ran my hardest and got it done."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) The government ban on three wheelers and slow

moving vehicles on highways brought enormous sufferings on people as transport owners and drivers put barricades at different points. (Simple)

(b) Different highways were blocked by agitated transport workers, causing tailbacks on both sides of the roads. (Compound)

(c) Protesters clashed with law enforcers in some places, halting vehicles movement on different highways. (Complex)

(d) At least 20 people including two policemen, were injured in the attacks and counter attacks. (Active)

(e) Protesters vandalized at least 75 vehicles in different areas. (Passive)

(f) Police seized several auto rickshaws and auto tempo from different highways as part of the drive to enforce the ban. (Compound)

(g) On some other highways however, they were seen plying. (Interrogative)

(h) The protesters vowed to continue the demonstration until the ban is lifted. (Affirmative)

(i) But road transport ministry asserted it would implement the decision to keep the highways safe. (Simple)

(j) The ministry finds the slow moving vehicles are the biggest reason behind the growing number of road accidents. (Positive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 (a) It is acid throwing ⎯. (b) Acid throwing has become a burning question

because ⎯. (c) Acid throwing can ⎯. (d) Though the victims recover from physical pain, ⎯. (e) A dowry hunter throws acid on his wife when ⎯.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root, stem or base words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10 =5

Working opportunities for women are very few in rural areas of Bangladesh. They (a) ⎯ (usual) spend time doing their household chores. The ILO (b) ⎯ (recent) started a project tiled "Techonologies for Rural (c) ⎯ (employ) with special (d) ⎯ (refer) to women and (e) ⎯ (sustain) development." The aim of this project is to impart training to rural women in various activities make them self-reliant. Male dominated (f) ⎯ (patriarch) society is a great obstacle for women (g) ⎯ (powerment) in Bangladesh. (h) ⎯ (conventional), a woman is always treated as weak and feeble person in the eye of her husband or father. But it is an (i) ⎯ (deniable) fact that women have the same (j) ⎯ (potential) as men have.

9. Add tag questions to the following sentences. 1×5=5 (a) There are six seasons in Bangladesh, ⎯? (b) Each season has its own features, ⎯? (c) New sound is heard in each season, ⎯?

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(d) Everything changes with the change of the seasons, ⎯?

(e) People also have the taste of different weather in different seasons, ⎯?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connections. 1×5=5 Eight Bangladesh nationals, including two children, were

among 82 died (a) ⎯ two boats carrying about 500 migrants sank of Libya. "The death toll is so far eight", counsellor, Bangladesh Embassy to Libya said over phone. He, however, said they have not seen body yet (b) ⎯ was conforming the deaths of their conversations with relatives. The Bangladesh Embassy initially reported (c) ⎯ five people died (d) ⎯ two went missing among the Bangladeshis (e) ⎯ were on the ill-fated boat.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

Mother is an unending sweet name she loves her children never neglect her duties to them when i think it my mother will leave and embrace the eternity i am at a loss how we can bear this separation.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are Faisal Anan and want to apply for

the post of a Provisionary Officer to be recruited in Dhaka Bank Ltd. Now write a CV with a cover Letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose you are Momin/Mumu and you are the student of Monpura High School, Barisal. The common room facilities in your school are not up to the mark to meet your demand. Now write an application to your Head teacher on behalf of the students requesting him to enhance common room facilities as soon as possible. 10

14. Write a paragraph on "Environment Pollution" by answering the questions regarding the topic. 10

(a) What do you mean by environment pollution? (b) How are the main elements of the environment being

polluted? (c) What are the effects of environment pollution? (d) How can we save the environment from pollution? (e) Which steps should our government take to control

pollution? 15. Write a composition on "A Journey You Have

Recently Made." Use the following clues. Preparation description of the journey ⎯ experiences.12

2. University Laboratory School & College, Dhaka Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100


need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1/2× 10=5

a the precious for great have wise which off

Time is a very (a) — thing. Time (b) — is lost once is lost forever. There is (c) — proverb "Time and tide wait for none." It is time which does not (d) — the relative feelings. It does not wait (e) — anyone if it is not used (f) —. It is really essential to realize (g) — importance of time in our life. Those who have become (h) — would make proper use of time. They never put (i) — their work for tomorrow. That's why, they have contributed (j) — lot to the society.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can't do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like, telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Self-confidence helps a man to reach the goal of life

It one to lose his self-confidence

The lack of determination

should exercise

not enjoyable

Success without self-confidence

is one of the invaluable human qualities

One leads it in order to overcome the problems of life

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5

contribute come become play keep need receive work confine be

Today woman (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They no longer, (b) — to the four walls of their husbands house. They have come out of the kitchens and (c) — hand in hand with men in all the development works of the government. By (d) — higher education they (e) —pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) — able to prove their worth. They (g) — much to the economy of the country. Now it has (h) — to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible (i) — half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) — no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of our country.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 The girl said to the teacher, "Sir, I shall be grateful if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday." The teacher said, "I have become really happy to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like," thank you, said the girl. "You are welcome," said the teacher.

6. Change the sentences according to direction. 1×10=10 (a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox's Bazar.

(Complex) (b) I was very glad. (Negative) (c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive) (d) When I reached there, my friend received me

cordially. (Simple) (e) I was excited to see the sea-beach. (Exclamatory) (f) It is the largest sea-beach in the world.

(Comparative) (g) It is one of the most beautiful sea beaches in the

world. (Positive) (h) It is called the pleasure seekers paradise. (Active)


(i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound)

(j) If I could visit the sea-beach. (Assertive) 7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Yesterday I did not get up early from bed because, —. (b) As soon as I got up from bed, —. (c) As I could not hire a rickshaw, —. (d) On the way to school I walked fast lest —. (e) If I reached late, —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: 1/2 ×10=5 Honesty is opposite to (a) — (honest). An honest man is not (b) — (harm) — to anybody. He never does (c) — (just) — to others. When he does anything (d) — (moral) he feels (e) — (comfortable) — He never tells a lie. He is always (f) — (response) to his duty. We should follow the path of (g) — (honest) — and leave the path of (h) — (honesty). In that case, you will be (i) — (love) — by all and will be able to reach the path of (j) — (prosper)

9. Make tag questions of these statements: 1×5=5 (a) Nobody believes a cheat, —? (b) Everybody hates him, —? (c) He has to drag a miserable life, —? (d) Let us always speak the truth, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 Women are, nowadays as important as men in the society. The constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) —

there can be no denying the fact (b) — they too possess equal rights and duties (c) — men do. They have noble mission to fulfill as men. (d) — they get opportunity, their genius, powers (e) — capacities will bloom fully.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text : 5 the king said what harm did i do then that you should seek to take my life with your own hand you killed my father and my two brothers the young man replied

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose some Accounts Officers will be recruited in

Dhaka Bank. You, Sumon Ahmed/Sumona Haque are interested to be an Accounts Officer. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Imagine, you are a student of River View High School, Khulna. You are Joy Ahmed/Joya Akter. Now, on behalf of the students of your school, write an application to The Headmaster of your school for taking necessary steps to set up a computer club. 10

14. Write a paragraph about "Tree Plantation" by answering the following questions: 10

(a) What is trees plantation? (b) How are trees our friends? (c) How do trees maintain ecological balance? (d) What may happen in absence of trees? (e) What should be our final attitude towards trees?

15. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science."12

3. Willes Little Flower School & College, Dhaka Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100



an act in for a to as open conspire work harm destroy be prosper solve move

Idleness brings (a) ⎯ to anyone. There (b) ⎯ a proverb regarding idleness that it is a (c) ⎯ of the evil. It is similar (d) ⎯ destruction in the sense that idleness destroys everything. Those who are idle, can never shine in life because idleness closes the gate to (e) ⎯. This gate can be (f) ⎯ when one works hard. An idle brain is known as a devil’s (g) ⎯ because many bad and (h) ⎯ thoughts occur in an idle brain. We should always try our best to remove evil-thinking. If we are (i) ⎯ in doing our works properly, we can go a long way in (j) ⎯ the problem of our poor condition.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Students should (a) ⎯ the rules of health. They should

rise (b) ⎯ bed early in the morning and go out for (c) ⎯ walk. Besides, they should have to perform all those things which are necessary for (d) ⎯ preservation of health. They should take part (e) ⎯ sports and games regularly. They are essential (f) ⎯ their physical and (g) ⎯ health. They should also follow (h) ⎯ rules (i) ⎯ (j) ⎯.

3. Make five sentences using the sentence parts. 1×5=5 Unemployment should

not depend

idle after completing their studies.

It ramain a curse. There is on the government to

provide them with jobs. Educated youth

are more people in our country than jobs.

They weakens the body and mind of our

young population. 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs

given in the box. Use negative form if necessary. 1/2× 10=5 favour come gain go achieve say mean be work labour

Diligence (a) ⎯ useful labour. A man who (b) ⎯ hard to have something. (c) ⎯ to be diligent of industrious. Nothing can be (d) ⎯ without industry. “Fortune (e) ⎯ the industrious" (f) ⎯ a saying. It means that fortune (g) ⎯ to those who (h) ⎯ laborious. We all desire for health. But it (i) ⎯ without proper labour. He who (j) ⎯ hard in a proper way can achieve his desired thing.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text : 5 “What are you doing in the garden, Hasan?” Said Rina. “I am

watering the plants," said Hasan. “Is this your garden?” said Rina. “Yes, I have made this garden by myself,” said Hasan. “What a beautiful garden it is!" said Rina.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Copying in the examination is a social crime.

(Interrogative) (b) It is a very serious crime. (Exclamatory) (c) The students who copy in the exam deceived

himself. (Simple) (d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Passive) (e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive) (f) By resisting this malady we can strengthen our

education system. (Complex) (g) If we fail to stop it, our education will be questioned.

(Simple) (h) NB: No question is set. (i) Nothing is as hateful as coping in the exam.

(Comparative) (j) The government is sincere in removing this crime.

(Negative) 7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) We should say ‘no’ to corruption because, ⎯.


(b) Corrupt persons are not only dishonest ⎯. (c) Now, it is high time ⎯. (d) We should work together if ⎯. (e) But we are so self-centered ⎯.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10=5

English is spoken all the over the world. It should be learnt for various reasons. For example, English is the most (a) ⎯ (wide) used international language. It is necessary to operate (b) ⎯ (communicate) with the (c) ⎯ (foreign) for various purpose. There are also certain jobs in the country, which require a good (d) ⎯ (function) knowledge of English. The job of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tourist guide, a mechanic, a (e) ⎯ (reception) of an international hotel and executive of a (f) ⎯ (multinational) firm etc, are a few of them. We should learn English for maintaining international co-operation, trade and commerce. It is essential for all kinds of jobs both at home and abroad. Today organizations need (g) ⎯ (employ) who can speak and write a standard form of English. Besides, It is essential for (h) ⎯ (high) education. All book on advanced education are mostly written in English. In the changing pattern of the (i) ⎯ (glove) circumstances, the (j) ⎯ (important) of learning English in our country can, in no way, be ignored.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) Your letter carrying good news reached me

yesterday, ⎯? (b) You have come first in the annual examination, ⎯? (c) I am very delighted, ⎯?

(d) Congratulations on your brilliant result. This will encourage you to work harder, ⎯?

(e) Don’t forget to take care of your health, ⎯? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 In ancient time people used to travel on foot from place to

place and carry their goods themselves. (a) ⎯ day by day people multiplied and their needs for movement multiplied (b) ⎯. (c) ⎯ different types of wheeled vehicles and waters transports are invented. (d) ⎯ we find various mean of transports in our country. Bangladesh is the land to rivers. (e) ⎯ the water transport occupies the most important place.


how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried i did not mean to wake you up.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. You want to apply for the post of an Accounts Officer in

a company. Now make a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Write an application to the Headmaster of BM Model High School for opening a relief camp in the school premises. 10

14. You know what a hard and miserable life a day labourer leads. Now, write a paragraph on ‘The Life of a Day Labourer’. 10

15. Write a composition in about 250 words on ‘The Uses of Computer in Everyday Life’. 12

4. Banani Bidyaniketan School & College, Dhaka Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100



after the enable in work of a involvement

Our aim is to educate students (a) ⎯ the fullest sense. (b) ⎯ they leave school, they should be confident and have the (c) ⎯ to express themselves clearly. They should also have (d) ⎯ well-developed sense (e) ⎯ right and wrong, a sense of duty, and a belief in their own worth. The member of (f) ⎯ staff has a long tradition of encouraging pupils to discover their gifts and abilities in a secure and happy environment. We regard our students as young adults and (g) ⎯ them in decisions concering their (h) ⎯ and school life. We should remember that (i) ⎯ students are (j) ⎯ future hope of our nation.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Habit is sometimes called second (a) ⎯. Just as (b) ⎯

man cannot go against his inborn nature, so he can't go against the habit or habits he has (c) ⎯ formed. Habit is formed (d) ⎯ practising the same thing repeatedly. In other words, practice is called (e) ⎯ of habit. So it is difficult to (f) ⎯ up a habit easily. If one goes on smoking for some days, one cannot do (g) ⎯ it. Researchers (h) ⎯ that if a chicken is made to go to a (i) ⎯ corner of a house for two or three evenings and pass the nights there, it will do so on all the following evenings as (j) ⎯ part of its habit.


A student signifies leave no stone unturned to materialize one's dream.

All and sundry

may a particular ambition.

One need a desire to attain something.

Ambition having a particular ambition needs to study hard.

One's long cherished dream

cherish be actualized or sometimes be shattered into pieces.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5

grow shape instruct deny play mould emulate take influence form

The role (a) ⎯ by a mother in (b) ⎯ of children's character and in (c) ⎯ their future destiny (d) ⎯ even mistakenly. The things that children learn at home (e) ⎯ a firms root in them. And it goes without saying that this learning they get mostly from their mother as they live under her direct supervision and constant care. This is why a child picks the language first by (f) ⎯ its mother. The culture of the family also (g) ⎯ the children's habits and manners. Mother should (h) ⎯ her children how to (i) ⎯ the habit of good manners so that they (j) ⎯ up in gentle environment.


5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 "Can you cure a headache?" said a man to a chemist. The

chemist thrusted a bottle under the man's nose and said, "I am sure your headache is gone now." "You fool. It is my wife that has got the headache, not me," said the man. "I'm so sorry," said the chemist to the man.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Robert Bruce was a good ruler and brave warrior.

(Negative) (b) He wanted to gain freedom for his country and

fought against the English. (Complex) (c) He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one,

but he was defeated each time. (Complex) (d) He became a fugitive and roamed about in search of

a shelter. (Simple) (e) At last, he took shelter in an old cave. (Complex) (f) At that moment he found a spider trying to reach the

ceiling. (Compound) (g) His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the

spider. (Active) (h) It tried again and again and it became successful on

the seventh. (Simple) (i) The sight of the spider encouraged the king.

(Passive) (j) He came out of the cave and began to gather forces.

(Simple) 7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Water is so vital of all natural resources that ⎯. (b) We can hardly imagine the existence of life unless

⎯. (c) Our agriculture which ⎯. (d) Though Bangladesh is blessed with a number of

rivers ⎯. (e) If the rainfall is timely ⎯.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the with the root words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10 =5

Man has a/an (a) ⎯ (quench) thirst for knowledge. He is (b) ⎯ (satisfy) with what he has know and seen. He wants to know more and more. This (c) ⎯ (curious) to know more, coupled with his (d) ⎯ (conquer) spirit of adventure has inspired him to (e) ⎯ (take) and carry out difficult and dangerous tasks. It has (f) ⎯ (event) resulted in epoch-making discoveries and (g) ⎯ (invent) and led

him in his (h) ⎯ (go) journey from his (i) ⎯ (help) sate to power and progress. In the fields of science and technology has many (j) ⎯ (attain).

9. Make tag question of these sentences. 1×5=5 (a) Manners make a man. But what about our young

generation nowadays? They young hardly practise good manners, ⎯?

(b) But an ill-mannered students in liked by nobody, ⎯? (c) Everybody praises a well-mannered student, ⎯? (d) We seldom teach our young learners manners, ⎯? (e) "Courtesy costs noting," ⎯?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 Mr X is a miser (a) ⎯ he earns a lot of money. He

seldom purchases new clothes. (b) ⎯ he bargains with shopkeepers to save money. (c) ⎯ having many friends, he always avoids entertaining them. (d) ⎯ he and his wife put on shabby dresses. (e) ⎯ he possesses a strange personality.


twenty years ago i lived in a village now it has turned into a big one not only that it is going to be a crowded town this way we face changes don't we changes should be accepted but that should be positive

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are Tipu/Tina. You have seen a vacancy

advertisement for the post an English Teacher in Ideal Preparatory School, Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Hasan/Hasna, a student of class ten in River View High School, Faridpur. Your school needs a multimedia classroom with internet facilities, as technology has become an important part of modern education. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of all the students of your school requesting him to take necessary steps in setting up a multimedia classroom in your school. 10

14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "The Life of a Farmer." 10

15. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science."12

5. BPATC School & College, Savar, Dhaka Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100



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What is begging? Begging is (a) ⎯ charity of others. It does not give anything good (b) ⎯ the society. It is totally unproductive and hence. It has no (c) ⎯. It does not develop (d) ⎯ man's ability or (e) ⎯ to be self-reliant. It makes him (f) ⎯ and habitually inactive and (g) ⎯⎯ on others. It makes a man devoid (h) ⎯ any sense of self-respect. Hence those who live by begging cannot claim (i) ⎯ any dignity in the society because of their (j) ⎯ to work. They seek the charity of others and become burden to the society.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 The Olympic Games were named (a) ⎯ the town of

Olympia in Greece. It was in Olympia that the games were first held (b) ⎯ the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) ⎯ many cities and men of different cities (d) ⎯ to fight with one another most of the time. (e) ⎯ man named Iphitos became concerned about such wasteful strife from the nearby cities to the valley of Olympia to (h) —. He hit (f) ⎯ a plan. He invited (g) ⎯ best athletic from the nearby cities to the valley of Olympia to (h) ⎯ contests; Iphito's plan worked (i) ⎯. For a time the Greek warriors, instead of (j) ⎯ their neighbours, tried to outdo their rivals in friendly games and sports.



remain only a dream One never be successful in life

if one sits idly One's needs to work hard to materialize

any ambition ambition can to be competitive too Sometimes it materialize one's desired

ambition only by working hard

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5

read include provide have discharge attain contain perform confine be

There is no rose without thorns, no rights without duties, and no pleasures without pains. No wonder then that a student (a) ⎯⎯ certain duties to (b) ⎯⎯. He has to (c) ⎯⎯ duties to his own, to his parents, to his family, to his country and what (d) ⎯⎯ more to God. The first and foremost duty of a student is to (e) ⎯⎯ knowledge. But he must not (f) ⎯⎯ himself to the prescribed books. Apart from (g) ⎯⎯ the prescribed books, students should read reference books (h) ⎯⎯ information for them in practical life. They should read good books which are not (i) ⎯⎯ in the syllabus but can (j) ⎯⎯ them with the knowledge of moral values.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 "How shall I treat you?" Alexander asked Puru. "You

must treat me in the same way as one king treat another," replied Puru boldly.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Interrogative) (b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Passive) (c) Earthquake is one of the most unpredictable natural

disasters. (Comparative) (d) Dhaka city may be the worst victim of this natural

calamity. (Complex) (e) People who build house must maintain the

earthquake resistance building code. (Simple) (f) The recurrence of earthquake was experienced by us

in the last few years. (Active) (g) Who does not know the consequence of Tsunami?

(Assertive) (h) Earthquake is very disastrous. (Exclamatory) (i) Bangladesh lies in the active earthquake zone. (Negative) (j) No other city is as risky as Dhaka in the face of

earthquake. (Superlative) 7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Water is so vital of all natural resources that ⎯. (b) It is water which ⎯. (c) Our agriculture which ⎯. (d) Though Bangladesh is blessed with rivers ⎯. (e) If the rainfall is timely ⎯.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10 =5

A (a) ⎯ (free) fighter is a (b) ⎯ (war) who took part in our War of Liberation in 1971. A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. The (c) ⎯ (dependence) of our motherland was (d) ⎯ (dear) to a freedom fighter than his life. So, when he heard the declaration of independence in 1971, he joined he war. He joined the war (e) ⎯ (willing). He had no (f) ⎯ (might) weapons with him. But he had strong moral courage. He was (g) ⎯ (main) a guerrilla (h) ⎯ (fight). He attacked the enemy from an (i) ⎯ (known) place and then (j) ⎯ (appeared).

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) What a brilliant result you have made, ⎯? (b) We feel proud of you, ⎯? (c) Thanks Amir. All credits go to my parents and

teachers, ⎯? (d) I am very grateful to them, ⎯? (e) Right you are. We ought to remain ever grateful to

them, ⎯? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 Rural life and urban life have many common sides, (a)

⎯ differences between them are greater, Rural people do not have adequate educational and medical facilities, (b) ⎯ they face problems with their communication network. (c) the urban people enjoy a lot of educational and medical facilities, (d) ⎯ the people of cities and towns enjoy a smooth and easy communication system. (e) ⎯ rural life is deprived of modern facilities whereas urban life is as modern as enjoyable.


fahim said to me have you finished reading the book i gave you yesterday yes! have finished reading the book.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are Rasel. You have passed MBA. There is a

vacancy ad in the "Daily Ittefaq" for the position of marketing manager in a renowned mobile phone company. Now, write a cover letter with a CV for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you have to come to school crossing a big canal. During the rainy season it creates a great problem for you to come school. You want to have a bridge over the canal. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner of your district to construct a bridge over the canal. 10

14. Write a paragraph on "Power of Media" by answering the following questions. 10

(a) What is called media? (b) How many kinds of media? (c) What roles do the TV, radio play as a media? (d) How they influence our life? (e) Why are they necessary for the development of our country?

15. Write a composition in about 250 words on "Unemployment Problem of Bangladesh." 12

6. Laksam Pilot High School, Comilla Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100



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When (a) ⎯ child is born it is absolutely helpless. It is (b) ⎯ parents who affectionately bring it (c) ⎯ to grow into adult. (d) ⎯ troubles and suffering they undergo (e) ⎯ us can never be described (f) ⎯ words. There is none dearer (g) ⎯ us than our father (h) ⎯. This is why, we should (i) ⎯ our parents and not to do anything that may (j) ⎯ their feelings.


2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words 1/2× 10=5 A flower is the best creation (a) ⎯ nature. It is a symbol

(b) ⎯ purity and beauty. It (c) ⎯ us pleasure. There is nobody but loves (d) ⎯ flower. But it is a matter of sorrow that (c) ⎯ flower does not last long. It blooms (f) ⎯ the morning and (g) ⎯ away very soon. Nowadays flowers are (h) ⎯ in our country. Many people earn their (j) ⎯ by flower cultivation. At present flower cultivation is increasing (j) ⎯ our country.


Education the training for proper growth

It is the liberation of prejudice Nobody can

prosper our mind and refines our tastes

The purpose of education

ennobles in lie without education

the process by which our mind develops


sit get be call end to wake cook buy

Scarcely had the night (a) ⎯ when Kamal's mother (b) ⎯ up from bed. Having (c) ⎯ a little rice in hurry, she went (d) ⎯ Kamal up. It (e) ⎯ still quite dark all around. At his mother calls Kamal (f) ⎯ up and (g) ⎯ in his bed. He said, "where shall I (h) ⎯ so early in the morning?" His mother said, "My son, there (i) ⎯ no vegetables in the house. Go to the market and (j) ⎯ some vegetables.

5. Rewrite the following passage in the reported speech. 5 Rina said to me, "Have you finished the book I gave you

yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book." I replied "What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!" I said "Will you return me the book today? she said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Bangladesh is a small country. (Negative) (b) Very few countries in the world are as populous it.

(Superlative) (c) Most of the people cannot send their children to

school. (Interrogative) (d) Only education can change their life. (Negative) (e) They should be taken care of. (Active) (f) Sometimes they cannot but become helpless.

(Affirmative) (g) In spite of knowing their helpless conditions, they

make their children farmer. (Complex) (h) They cannot lead a pleasant life. (Passive) (i) Their conditions are pitiful. (Exclamatory) (j) If the government comes forward, their condition

may improve. (Simple)

7. Complete the following sentences. 1×5=5 (a) Nazneen reading in a college ⎯. (b) She lives in a family ⎯. (c) In spite of having a separate of her own ⎯. (d) If she were born in small family, ⎯. (e) She is interested ⎯.


In the last 25 years the world has lost one third of its (a) nature wealth, according to the international conservation (b) organize world wild fund. The earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in a worse state (c) day than they were (d) fore forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt (e) discriminate resulting in an (f) crease in carbon dioxide and (g) ultimate in water level rising as a (h) sequence of (i) globe warming. It is anticipated that new century will face an over welcoming (j) environment catastrophe.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) The water is hot. Don't boil it any more, ⎯? (b) Recently I'm passing a busy time. I hardly visit

friends, ⎯? (c) We have some duties to the country, Let's do

something for the country, ⎯? (d) It's a difficult task. None can do it/this, ⎯? (e) Don't talk rubbish. Shut up, ⎯?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 People usually want to have their own ways. They want to

think and act (a) ⎯ they like. (b) ⎯, one cannot have one's own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c) ⎯ his own interest. People in society may take their own decision, (d) ⎯ these decisions ought not to be unjust (e) ⎯ harmful to others.


overhearing their whispers the caliph said to the dervishes are you not of this house then no they replied we have never been in this place before.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. You want to apply for the post of a Marketing Manager.

Now make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Write an application to the Controller of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Comilla requesting him to correct the spelling mistake of your name and subject code in your registration card. 10

14. Write a paragraph on 'Child Labour'. 10 15. Write a short composition in about 250 words in 'The

Importance of Computer in Our Life.' 12

7. Matripith Govt Girls' High School, Chandpur Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

Part A : Grammar (60 marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words from the box. You

may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1/2× 10=5

hold by a run with during the in Since 1886 the Olympic Games have been (a) ⎯ regularly

in different countries every four years, except during the years of the Fist and Second World Wars. But (b) ⎯ link is still kept (c) ⎯ the first Olympic town (d) ⎯ Greece. This

is how is done. There is an Olympic flame in each stadium when the games take place. This flame is kept burning (e) ⎯ the entire period of the games. (f) ⎯ the opening ceremony the flame is lit from a torch kindled in (g) ⎯ temple of Zeus in Olympic. It is then carried (h) ⎯ teams of relay runners who travel by land and by sea. All the time the flame is kept burning. When the last runner enters the stadium, he circles the (i) ⎯ tracks and then bounds up the steps to light the Olympic flame. When he does this, he is greeted (j) ⎯ a roar of applause.


2. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Scientists have (a) ⎯ reported that the surface icecaps are (b)

⎯. This is due to a rise (c) ⎯ atmospheric temperature known (d) ⎯ the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon di-oxide is primarily responsible (e) ⎯ temperature rise in (f) ⎯ the carbon di-oxide is high (g) ⎯ coal and oil (h) ⎯ burnt. The gas is accumulating in he atmosphere and (i) ⎯ temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the north and south poles (j) ⎯ melting.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentence from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Self-confidence helps a man to reach the goal of life

It should exercise

one to lose his self confidence

The jack of determination

is not enjoyable

Success without self-confidence

leads one of the invaluable human qualities

One it in order to overcome the problems of life.


surrender give launch butcher strike support lose put achieve continue

On the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistan army (a) ⎯ their orgy of blood, death and destruction. They (b) ⎯ with all their military power of unarmed sleeping citizens. On that night, they (c) ⎯ the helpless and innocent Bengalese. Gradually the freedom fighters started (d) ⎯ counter attacks. Finally, the cowards (e) ⎯ to the freedom fighters. The occupation forces (f) ⎯ their moral courage because they (g) ⎯ by the peace loving people of the world. So, our freedom fighters, in spite of having fewer arms, (h) ⎯ up resistance in different strategic points and (i) ⎯ their attacks. They (j) ⎯ final victory on 16 December, 1971.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 "Will you buy my hair?" asked Della. "I buy hair" said

Madam. "Take your hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it." "Twenty dollars," said Madam, "Give it to me quick," said Della.

6. Change the sentences according to the direction given in the brackets. 1×10=10 (a) Child labbur is bigger than many other curses of the

21st century. (Positive) (b) It is unfortunate that this has become very accepted

in our society. (Simple) (c) Only poverty is responsible for this. (Interrogative). (d) In a family of five or six children, the parents have to

send of their kids to work so that they can fill their empty stomach. (Compound)

(e) Though these poor and helpless children have to do brick breaking work all day, in return they are rewarded with all kinds of abuse. (Compound)

(f) No other thing is as disgraceful as child abuse for a nation. (Superlative)

(g) The government is going to take necessary measures to check it. (Passive)

(h) We have to remove poverty to check child abuse. (Complex)

(i) Children work because they are poor. (Simple) (j) They are forced to work by poverty. (Active)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 (a) He feigned as though ⎯. (b) Check the beast in you lest ⎯. (c) But for your timely intervention ⎯. (d) Hardly had I seen him ⎯. (e) The wearer best knows ⎯.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with root words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10 =5

Adopting unfair means in the examination is an (a) ⎯ (moral) and sinful act. But this vicious (b) ⎯ (practice) ⎯ is (c) ⎯ (prevail) in our exam halls and it is increasing day by day. The (d) ⎯ (deteriorate) ⎯ of this situation has not still come to our (e) ⎯ (realize) ⎯. More (f) ⎯ (sorrow) ⎯ than that sometimes teachers show (g) ⎯ (lenient) ⎯ towards copying. To get rid of this persisting evil, our learners should be thought moral, (h) ⎯ (ethic) ⎯ and (i) ⎯ (religion) ⎯ values both at home and in the (j) ⎯ (education) ⎯ institution.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) Most of the students who fail in English do not have

strong foundation on grammar, ⎯? (b) Very few students in our school are as good as Jerin,

⎯? (c) No man can avoid death, ⎯? (d) Not only Mithila but also her classmates were there,

⎯? (e) One but all of the members looked for me, ⎯?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 Many schools have a uniform. Students sometimes do

not like the idea of wearing uniforms. (a) ⎯ there are arguments for and against. One argument for school uniform is that you didn't have to waste time in the morning thinking what to put on (b) ⎯. If pupils were allowed to wear cloths according to their own choice they would tend to wear expensive cloths. (c) ⎯ some cloths may not be suitable for school. (d) ⎯ a person's choice of cloths reflects his/her personality and taste. (e) ⎯ wearing a school dress does not allow a person to express his/her individuality in this way.

11. Use capitals and Punctuation marks where necessary in the text. 5

Suddenly a voice called out good morning gentlemen where are you going and what are you doing here oh nowhere and nothing but you looks so pensive why yes you are right we are looking for something replied the six blind men.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are Ruhi/Ruhit and you have passed HSC

and got a diploma on computer. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Computer Operator in a company. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Rahi. You read in Holy Cross Girls' High School, Dhaka. Your School has a common room but it lacks modern facilities. Now write and application to your Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. 10

14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "The Life of a Farmer" 10 15. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby". 12


8. Cox's Bazar Govt Girls' High School, Cox's Bazar Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100


need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1/2× 10=5 play the on to a with by put

Present age is often referred (a) ⎯ as an information age. (b) ⎯ key to information age is the use of digital technology that is information and communication technology (c) ⎯ the needs of society. ICT (d) ⎯ the most significant role in changing, updating and advancing (e) ⎯ present society. In Bangladesh, we (f) — special emphasis (g) — the use of digital technologies for improvement of our activities with (h) ⎯ goal to realize Vision 2021. (i) ⎯ 2021 after 50 years of independence, we are determined to be a middle-income country (j) ⎯ peace, prosperity and dignity.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Diligence means (a) ⎯ effort to perform a work

successfully. God has given (b) ⎯ two hands to work. From the (c) ⎯ of the world human beings have been (d) will nature to keep hold their existence. If they did not struggle they might have (e) — long ago. Thus we see diligence is (f) ⎯ in personal life, social life and national life. The student who is more diligent (g) — a better result than those who are not. In the (h) — way the nations which are more diligent are more improved and more (i) —. So to be (j) — everybody should be diligent.


Efforts become is interest without struggle Life loses not a real triumph if both

the sides are not equally matched

Games be one kind of continuous examination

A victory Really life

dull if there is no competition

extremely needed for the progress in life.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5 read play live develop be call take consider ask maintain

Newspaper (a) ⎯ the people's parliament. The newspaper (b) ⎯ a vital role in modern civilization. It (c) ⎯ to be the mirror of the world. We must (d) ⎯ the habit of reading the newspaper daily. It helps us acquiring general knowledge which is essential for our education. Nobody (e) ⎯ contact with the outside world without reading the newspaper. Simple bookish knowledge (f) ⎯ not sufficient in the struggle of life. A man who (g) ⎯ the newspaper daily is like a frog in the narrow well. Being ignorant of current topics, he can not (h) — part in the talks and discussion in an enlightened society and he (i) ⎯ like a fish out of water in it. We (j) ⎯ for reading of newspaper daily.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 Dear friend, Aman said, "How can we get peace in our

life?" "It is only possible by following the part which is shown by the creator," said Jaman. "I think we can find peace following the western modern life," "How narrow your thinking is! "It is possible to operate an instrument without following the instruction of the catalogue."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Everybody believes that education is the backbone of

a nation. (Make it simple) (b) And you know that only education can give us the

light of knowledge. (Negative) (c) Man is superior to all creatures in the universe

because of his intellect. (Make it compound) (d) Though he has intellect and conscience, he has

lagged behind in humanity. (Make it simple) (e) Now, mankind is passing a very critical time.

(Exclamatory) (f) Only education can help him to overcome this.

(Negative) (g) We should learn moral education as well. (Passive) (h) Moral education can develop the sense of humanity.

(Complex) (i) Man is a rational being. (Negative) (j) This separates him from other beings. (Passive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 (a) People who live in glass-houses ⎯ (b) He was given the job after ⎯ (c) I can lend you the money provided ⎯ (d) ⎯ when I was a student of class eight. (e) Never tell a lie as ⎯


Physical exercise increases our appetites and improves (a) ⎯ (digest) power If anybody suffers from (b) ⎯ (digest), he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) ⎯ (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) ⎯ (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) ⎯ (circulate). Our anti-bodies will be (f) ⎯ (power), if our blood circulation is (g) ⎯ (norm). (h) ⎯ (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) ⎯ (predictable) diseases. So, we must (j) ⎯ (sure) proper blood circulation in our body.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) Every student can realize the importance of learning

English. But she hardly realizes it, ⎯? (b) Man has landed on the moon. He is preparing to set

foot on the Mars. Actually nothing is impossible for him, ⎯?

(c) She disturbed the boy repeatedly. As he became utterly dissatisfied, he started complaining, ⎯?

(d) I am very busy now. I can not accompany you today. Let's meet tomorrow, ⎯?

(e) Football is a popular game. Nobody denies it, ⎯? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 The moon is a very familiar figure to all of us. She

awakens a feeling of love and tenderness in our hearts. (a) ⎯ the infant in arm stretches out its hands to grasp this beautiful object., (b) ⎯ her appeal is not confined to only children. The full moon has always played an important role in literature. (c) ⎯ science has different things to tell about the moon,. (d) ⎯ on a clear night, we look out on the magic of moon light, it is often difficult for us to realize (e) ⎯ the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.



the traveler said to the peasant can you tell me the way to the nearest inn the peasant said yes i can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night the traveler said I do not wish to stay there, but I only want a mea.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are a graduate having very good

command over spoken and written a CV with a cover letter to the Manager, Bangladesh Parjaton Corporation for the position of a Tourist Guide. 8

13. Suppose you are Adiba. You read in Khastagir Govt. Girls' High School in Chittagong. Your school has no any computer club. Now, on behalf of the students of your school, write an application to your Headmaster for taking necessary steps to set up computer club. 10

14. Suppose you have visited the Amor Ekushey Boimela this year. You have gained an excellent experience. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your Visit to a Book Fair" 10

15. Flood is a common natural calamity in Bangladesh which occurs almost every year. Now, write a composition on "Recent Flood in Bangladesh" 12

9. Lions School & College, Saidpur, Nilphamari Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100


need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1/2× 10=5 Sudden from but child with the to while a could

There lived a poor (a) ⎯ honest farmer in a village. He lived (b) ⎯ very simple life; (c) ⎯ his wife and three (d) ⎯. As he was honest he worked hard on his farm (e) ⎯ dawn to dusk. One day (f) ⎯ he was walking to his field he (g) ⎯ saw a purse of gold on (h) ⎯ road. He carried it home so that he (i) ⎯ show it (j) ⎯ his wife.

2. Fill in the blank with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Tea is a popular drink. It is also refreshing (a) ⎯.

Preparation of tea is a long but (b) ⎯ process. Water is first (c) ⎯ in a kettle and desired (d) ⎯ of tea dust is put (e) ⎯ it. After a few minutes (f) ⎯ boiled leaves are separated (g) ⎯ the liquor. Then the liquor is poured (h) ⎯ the cup and milk or lemon and (i) ⎯ are mixed with it. Finally it (j) ⎯ with other light foods.


A fortune teller

had not even sleep for many days

He told a neighbor who was very poor

A rich man hit terribly worried At last the rich man

was upon a plan to save his wealth

On hearing this the rich man

could the rich man that some day his poor neighbor will get all his wealth

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5 find start do be look lie stop take ask walk

It was late night when I (a) ⎯ for my home. While I (b) ⎯ through the road, it (c) ⎯ like an unknown Dhaka. Some dogs (d) ⎯ idly on the footpath. There (e) no busy traffic as it is often (f) ⎯ during the day time. I (g) ⎯ beside the neighboring park and (h) ⎯ a long breath. Suddenly a police car stopped before me and (i) ⎯ what I (j) there alone at such a late night.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 Hazrat Omar ® said to the woman, "Where do you live?"

"I live in a poor but south end of this town. I'm hungry, but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?" Hazrat Omar ® said, "Go home. I'm coming with food and money."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) A journey by train is always enjoyable. (Negative) (b) People are food of journey by train. (Interrogative) (c) It is not unpleasant. (Affirmative) (d) When a man makes a journey by train he can enjoy

natural scenery. (Simple) (e) People like as it is cheap and less risky. (Compound) (f) There are class distinctions in a train and people can

buy tickets of various classes. (Complex) (g) A train is one of the most comfortable vehicles.

(Comparative) (h) Anyone can enjoy the journey. (Passive) (h) It was introduced by the British government.

(Active) (i) It was introduced by the British government.

(Active) (j) A train journey is very safe. (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 (a) United we stand —. (b) It is high time we —. (c) If we drink arsenic polluted water —. (d) He speaks so softly that —. (e) A proverb goes that —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis. 1/2 ×10 =5

Some days ago, our English teacher gave us some good advice. They are as follows, we must be (a) attend to our studies and (b) respect to our superiors. We should never be (c) loyal to them. Mere (d) material gain should not be our main object. We must always avoid (e) betray. When we do any work, we should do it (f) satisfactory. We must keep ourselves from any sort of (g) legal activity. We should take part for the (h) remove of illiteracy and take care that we are not making our environment (i) pure. None of us can expect (j) mortal.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) I am a very weak student? (b) I cannot do well in the examination? (c) I must improve myself? (d) Hasan is a brilliant student. There is a secret behind

his success? (e) If I request him, he will certainly tell me the secret?


10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 There is no doubt (a) — honesty wins in the long run. A

man (b) — practices honesty in all his works never faces difficulty (c) — there are some people (d) — only thought is to create difficulty for honest people (e) — they want to get things illegally.


mr sarkar is an msc. he works in a multinational company today is his holiday so he is staying at home he had his graduation from use.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose a library assistant is going to be appointed in

Sonapur School and College, Sylhet. An advertisement was there in The Daily Star of the last 25th September. Write a cover letter and a cv applying for the post.

Never exceed one page for each of them and use separate page for the same. 8

13. Suppose, you are Anik/Anika, a student of Khulna Zilla School, Khulna. You are a student of class IX. Your father is a poor government employee. You father cannot bear you educational expenses. Now, write an application to your headmaster for a full free studentship. 10

14. Write a paragraph on A Rainy Day with the answers of the following questions". 10

(a) Which day is called a rainy day? (b) How does a rainy day look? (c) Who feel at the rainy day? (d) Who find it bad? (e) What happens to the people walking on the village

roads? 15. Write a composition on "Tree Plantation". 12

10. Senbag Govt Girls' High School, Noakhali Sub Code 1 0 8Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100



affect a break like there in threat frequent nature often

Climate change is (a) ⎯ great (b) ⎯ to the ecological balance. Now (c) ⎯ is found abnormality (d) ⎯ the cycle of seasons. The rainy season has ended. Still, it (e) ⎯ rains heavily in the autumn. Besides, (f) ⎯ calamities (g) ⎯ storms and floods are very (h) ⎯. All these phenomena are (i) ⎯ food chains of many places. As a result, the ecological balance is being (j) ⎯ gradually.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 1/2× 10=5 Multimedia classroom (a) ⎯ a buzzword (b) ⎯ our

education sector. Multimedia means the combination of sound, text and picture and multimedia classroom is made with (c) ⎯ use of multimedia in the process of teaching (d) ⎯ learning. Our government has already provided most of the schools (e) ⎯ computers, multimedia projectors and sound systems and has trained up many of (f) — teachers of the schools. They are taking multimedia classes. Students are (g) ⎯ in such classes (h) ⎯ engage them in learning activities easily. (i) ⎯ perform the classroom tasks with eagerness and pleasure. As a result, multimedia classroom is very effective and so there is a great demand (j) ⎯ it in the education sector.


their advice. their children more than their lives. them from the core of their heart. them moral lessons.

Parents They Children They

should teach love should respect mustn't do should abide by anything that may disappoint

them.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1/2× 10=5 get help be do use differ capture practise pick complete

Using a language (a) ⎯ the proper way of acquiring it. Language learners should (b) ⎯ the target language in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening to a language (c) ⎯ them (d) ⎯ up words and forms of the language. Then they (e) ⎯ a chance of using the words and forms in speaking and thus they acquire those. In fact, acquiring a language (f) ⎯ from learning it. Learning a language is understanding the grammatical forms and practicing them consciously whereas acquiring it is like the process by which a child (g) ⎯ its mother tongue − listening to its mother's speaking and imitating that in speaking. A child (h) ⎯ a lot of mistakes but never hesitates when it speaks. It gets immense pleasure from speaking. Similarly, language learners should use the target language in speaking without hesitation. Reading and writing in that language will (i) ⎯ their language learning. So all the four skills ⎯ listening, speaking, reading and writing (j) ⎯ simultaneously.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5 Mother said to me, "Have you finished your reading?"

"No, mum. I need study more." "Study and take this cup of tea." "Thank you, mum."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10 (a) Water is one of the most important elements of

environment. (Positive) (b) It is essential for life. (Interrogative) (c) But it is polluted in many ways. (Active) (d) The toxic wastes thrown into water bodies cause

water pollution. (Complex) (e) We burn fossil fuels and produce a lot of carbon

dioxide. (Simple) (f) Excessive carbon dioxide pollutes air. (Passive)


(g) We also pollute sound by playing sound systems at high volume. (Compound)

(h) Environment pollution is very harmful. (Exclamatory)

(i) It is a big problem. (Negative) (j) We should take effective steps to prevent

environment pollution. (Complex) 7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) If you study regularly, ⎯. (b) No sooner had we reached the station than ⎯. (c) ⎯ I were a bird. (d) The garden that they ⎯. (e) I was so tired that ⎯.


(a) ⎯ (employ) ⎯ is a great problem in our countyr. The graduates having no jobs are (b) ⎯ (Psychology) ⎯ weak and helpless. They also feel very (c) − (happy) ⎯ When they are in a social gathering. They should not search for only jobs; instead, they can do (d) ⎯ (vary) ⎯ activities like doing business, growing crops, raising cattle and cultivating fish. Then (e) ⎯ (obvious) ⎯, their condition will change. They will also contribute to the (f) ⎯ (develop) ⎯ of the country and will bear a (g) ⎯ (feel) ⎯ of (h) ⎯ (satisfy) ⎯ Besides, they will create job opportunities for others and lead many ones to the path of (i) ⎯ (prosper) ⎯ So self-employment is (j) ⎯ (absolute) ⎯ a good solution to the scarcity of jobs.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) Nobody is there, ⎯ ? (b) Everything is good, ⎯?

(c) Those who are industrious shine in life, ⎯? (d) They can hardly remember it, ⎯? (e) Don't be discontented. Because happiness lies in

contentment, ⎯? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5 ⎯, taking a balanced diet is the key to sound health. (b)

⎯ you do this, you will keep fit. (c) ⎯, by taking foods (d) ⎯ are devoid of proper and necessary nutritive value, you will suffer from malnutrition. (e) ⎯ you should always eat a balanced diet.


mira have you ever been to dhaka said lopa yes i have been there for two times which places of dhaka did you visit asked lopa lalbagh fort, the liberation war museum and dhaka zoo replied mira.

Part B: Composition (40 marks) 12. Suppose, you are Rubel//Rubina. You have recently

completed your MA in English from Rajshahi University. You have found a job advertisement in the Daily Star that Milestone College, Sector11, Uttara, Dhaka, is looking for a lecturer in English. You want to apply for it. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose you are Tanha/Tousif, a student of River View High School, Khulna. 10

Now, write an application to your headmaster for taking necessary steps to set up a computer club in the school.

14. Suppose, you have a neighbour who is a farmer. You have observed how he leads his life. 10

Now, write a paragraph on 'The Life of a Farmer' 15. Computer is very useful. It is used in education sector in

various ways. Now, write a composition 'The Uses of Computer in Education' 12

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